Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 89, 22 February 1921 — Page 1

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TAKE ISLANDS FOR DEBT, IDEA OF BEVERIDGE

i- i i i r 1 Proposes England and r ranee i n.J. MiL 1 C k A i Cede North and South Am erican Possessions, Excepting Canada. FLAYS PROPAGANDISTS SPECIAL NEW. YORK, Feb. 22. That England and France cede their North and South American possessions, with the ' exception of Canada, to the United States in partial payment of their gigantic debts to this country, was the startling proposal advanced this morning by Senator Albert J. Beveridge in Ms Washington's birthday address at Carnegie Hall. On this point Mr. Beveridge in part said: "Consider the following suggestion, offered with hesitation and only as a possible way out: for if some other method is not devised, America's loans to European nations will never be cancelled except by payment in full and payment in money. Britain Strengthened. "We loaned to Great Britain about $4,500,000,000, all but one-eighteenth of which she re-loaned to her allies; ;

as much again as we loaned to Great j Zimmerman appointed Councilman Britain. As spoils of war. Great Brit- j Walterman to act as chairman and ain acquired the most extensive terri-jtne entire council as a committee to torial accessions in the history of con- take in charge the raising of funds. quest;1" while the other leading nations Walter M. Brenner, representing at war with Germany, excepting onlytne Brenner Land company, of Dayton, the United States, vastly extended 0 apDeared before council and asked

tueir territorial possessions. Moreover, Great Britain's hold on the world s

trade is greatly strengthened, while America's situation as to foreign commerce is desperate. "Great Britain owns most of the West Indies that chain of inlands that guard the Gulf of Mexico; she also owns the Bermudas on our southeast, and a small but strategic part of Central America, called British Honduras. None of these possessions are of the slightest value to her except as naval stations; and, even as naval stations, they are of no use to her except as bases for attack upon us. which is, of course, unthinkable. Put these possessions are worth considerable to us as outposts of defense. Exchange Beneficial. "Would it not be wise for Great Britsin to reduce her debt by transferring io the United States these essentially ""5ml na'nr&My'Aief lean islands; and ner holdings in Central America? Would not such an exchange go far to uiet mutually hostile clamor and to strengthen mutual trust and esteem? "France, like Great Britain, has a far-flung colonial empire next to that of her mighty and triumphant ally. The most extensive and profitable aggregation of depeitdencies on earth, in area much larger than the United States, including all our terVitories and possessions. Insignificant items of her colonial possessions are her West Indian islands, part of the chain most of which Great Britain owns. Urges Relief. "Would it not be good policy to cancel part of our loans to our sister re

public in exchange for Martinique, Guadeloupe and St. Martin? Would it rot relieve France's monetary distress, raise her purchasing power, and save her self-respect which shrinks from the thought of accepting alms?" The present situation regarding the foreign propaganda pest was contrasted by Mr. Beveridge to the similar condition George Washington so courageously grappled. Tie said, "At no time hnve the well-being and security of the United States more thoroughly re quired that every citizen of the repub he shall be

American, wholly Ameri-!gPtg hing but American

can and nothing clueively American in , thought, exclu - sively American in body, mind and buui, ueaii. mj u 1:1 uuivm;, wiin liui.it otic devotion that it can hold no other love. ' Propogandists Busy. "Swarms of foreign propagandists nre creeping all over America, delivering lectures, preaching sermons-, giving interviews, writing articles, ca.iolJr; those deemed influential American puuuc sentiment, l hey m fest American journalism, pre invading American universities, have captured ,1 section of that small hut 1 otent group called American "soc-j iety." Worst of all. our common i schools are being made culture beds I of pon-Amrican ideas. "School histories have been written for our children which not only suppress or misstate vital facts, but. actually set forth as historical truths, re(Continued from Tage Twelve.) Some HERDRRT C. HOOVER Secretary of Commerce

CITY DECIDES UPON $315,000 BOND ISSUE TO 110 LIGHT PLANT

A bond issue of $315.000 , will be floated by the city in the near future according to the action taken by council at their regular meeting Monday night. The money is to be used for new equipment, repairs, replacements, and payment of outstanding bills of the Municipal Electric Light and Pow-i new equipment, repairs, replacements, er company. The ordinance passed the third reading without a dissenting vote. All of the money with the exception of $50,000 has been appropriated previously. The previous appropriations cover the cost of the new 5,000 k. w. turbine, coal and ash conveyors and cover in addition the refunding of money paid out of operating expense) money in place of the general fund for reparrs, according to city officials. The $50,000 Is asked for further! equipment and repairs being made at the plant under the direction of J. D. Lyon, consulting engineer of Cincinnati. The matter of passing the ordinance had been discussed previously by board of works, council, city officials, and officers of the light plant in an informal meeting. Will Reller, city attorney, presented the proposition to the public service commission at Indianapolis last week and they indicated they would look on the ordinance with approvaj when it was brought before them, it is said. Favors Memorial Joseph Walterman presented a reso lution favoring the erection of a tab let or monument, in the courtnouse vard aa a memorial to the soldiers of Richmond who made the supreme sac-' that Fairview Heights which was re cently annexed to the city with Ben- f ton Heights, be dis-annexed. tie stated that the number of houses and those owning them did not warrant the inclusion of this particular stretch in the city. It was voted by council to prepare an ordinance to dis-annex Fairview Heights and the Ratliff addition. The report of the city light plant's financial condition was read. It showed that the plant has a balance of $5,415.74 on hand. The operating expenses for the last month were $24,445.91. according to the report, and the operating revenue totalled $41,717.41, while the non-operating revenue totalled $1,292.65. Former. Richmond Woman Saccambs in Michigan Mrs. Herbert Rlsley, S3 years old, formerly a resident of Richmond, died at her home in Jasper, Mich., Monday, according to word reoeived Tuesday. She was well known among the younger set of this city as Miss Olga Mayer. She is Furvived by her husband and one daughter, Dorthea; her parents mi. (i 1 1 1 1 iuih. v. 1 1 o i n ma; South Eighth street: two sisters, Mrs. ! George Calkins, of Richmond, and Mrs. Oscar Hawkins, of Middleboro; and one brother, Walter Mayer, of Richmond. Burial will be in Japer. Mich. Mrs. Oscar Hawkins, of Middleboro, and Mrs. Ada Turner, of Richmond, will attend the funeral. Weather Forecast MOORE'S GENERAL FORECAST Although an occasional rain or snow, probably both, are in prospect for the next 24-hour period, there is no indication that any heavy snowfall will occur at Richmond as the main portion of a storm now on the Atlantic coast is too far east to affect this vicinity. YVhatevrr snow fall Wayne county

during the next 36 hour period ex-j,vjn i)ft fiUf, to a moderate storm which

is now moving east from the middle j piam states. Temperatures for Yesterday Maximum 36 Minimum 22 Today Noon .' 37 Forecast for Wayne County by W. F. Mnnre Unsettled tonight and Wed-

wi.tn!nesday; an occasional rain or snow;

colder by Wednesday or Wednesday night. Weather Conditions The second snow storm to occur along the Atlantic coast within the past 48 hours is now central oast of North Carolina and Virginia but its influence Is felt as far northwest as Parkersburg, W. Va. Another moderate sized storm is crossing the middle Mississippi valley states this morning. Twelve inches of snow at New York and 16 inches at Boston, Mass.

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RKRV C. WALLACE Secretary of Aarricultnre

TURKS DIFFER AS TO POLICY ON NEAR EAST

ti . t i A' delegations in London to At-; .1 Cf Arrr tend Conference Far Apart Politically Allied Suggestion Seems To Be Futile. GREECE REMAINS FIRM tty Associated Pres) I LONDON. Feb. 22. At noon today! the Turkish delegations in this city , to attend sessions of the near east : conference were far apart politically ' and the allied suggestion that theyj meet the supreme council as one bodyseemed to be futile. Bekir Samv Bev. head of the Turk lsh Nationalist representatives, re-J mained with his colleagues in his i apartment, and while on the friendliest social terms with Tewfik Pasha I and Peshad Pasha delegates of the ' Sultan's government, had not budged an Inch from his viewpoint, that the Angora administration was the only government in Turkey and that it demanded the status of an absolutely independent stale. British Aaltated. In the meantime harrassed Brit lr.1i j Liaison officers, urged bv teleolione mpssa hps fmm rvwnino- ,.QOt running from one party to another. I I ney found sympathy and sutmort from Tewfik Pasha and his colleagues, but. received little satisfaction from Bekir Samy Bey, who repeated his answer: "I alone represent Turkey." Conferences preliminary to the real business before the allied pnd Turkish delegates have proceeded far en ough to disclose the positions of several governments toward the settlement of the near eastern problem. The French delegates do not regard defiinite arrangements immediately possible, but look, rather toward an armistice in Turkey, during which time Great Britain, France, and Italv may come to a complete understanding among themselves and act as arbitrators between the Turks and Greeks. Expect Influence. Decision by Premiers Lloyd George and Briand yesterday to move the Turkish frontier in Thrase further westward and to give the province of Smyrna a semi-autonomous government was expected to have some influence on the Turkish troops. It was believed these concessions which takes from Greece about onefourth of her holding in Thrace and virtually deprive her military and administrative control of Smyrna would demonstrate to the Turks the desire cf the allies tb meet Turkish objections to the Sevres treaty and pave the way for an early agreement in the Near Eastern conference. Greece Is Firm. Greece showed little disposition yes , terday to agree to any revision of the Sevres treaty. Her premier M. Kalogeropoulos, insisted the Greeks were able to crush the Turkish nationalists in Anatolia, and that she would not be forced to call on the allies for assistance. The allies were assured the election which resulted in the ousting of former Premier Venizelos and the return of King Constantine should not be' interpreted as evidence of sentiment adverse to the allies. The address of M. Kalogeropoulos was to be considered this morning at a meeting of the British, French. Italian and Japanese delegates and it was thought possible the whole allied contingent would reach an accfrding on the policy to be followed during the conference. Italy has been demanding the withdrawal of all Greek troops from the mainland of Asia but there was some probability her attitude, as well as that of Great Britain might be modified after the matter had been fully discussed today. PARIS. Feb. 22. M. Kalogeropoulos the Greek premier, who is in London to attend the Near East conference, is said by newspapers here to have received a telegram from King Constantine last night instructing him to decline to compromise with the allies or Turks regarding the rights of Greece in Thrace and Asia Minor. YOUNG MEN'S CLUB METING POSTPONED Members of the Young Men's Busines club are asked to note that there will be no meeting Tuesday night, but that the meeting will be held a week from tonight. WILL H. HATS Poatmanter General

Washington's Birthday

George Washington, Martha Washington, and scenes connected with the life of "The Father of His Country". Picture at upper left is copy of oil painting of the first inauguration of Washington, by Clyde O. Doland. Below, at left, is quaint two-story structure at Georgetown, D. C, used as headquarters by Washington during 1750, when he was a surveyor. The house still stands. At right is birthplace of Washington at Westmoreland, Va.

The approaching inauguration of i ninth president. Washington was in-President-elect Harding makes the I aufurated the first time on April 30, anniversary of the birthday of our j 1789. The ceremony took place . in first president, George Washington, i New York in what is now the subespecially interesting and gives it j treasury building. The persons deadded significance. Washington aided ! picted in the painting of the ceremony in starting in motion the wheel3, of the j are: Charles Thompson (seated), vetnation, which still leads' the world andieran secretary of the then congress; of which Harding will be the twenty-i Robert R. Livingston, the chancellor;

M'COMBS SUCCUMBS TO HEART DISEASE (Vty Associated Pressl NEW YORK, Feb. 22 William F. McCombs, aged 46, former chairman of the Democratic National committee, died at Greenwich, Conn., at 7:15 o'clock today of heart disease. It was announced here by Frederick R. Ryan, his business partner. Mr. McCombs, who directed the presidential campaign of Woodrow Wilson in 1912. bad been in failing health for several years, and during the last few months his heart affection became so serious that death was expected at any time. Mr. Ryan announced that the body would be brought to this city late today and funeral arrangements would be announced later. Known as a brilliant lawyer and successful politician in New York city, William F. McCombs received his first experience in national politics when he became campaign manager for Woodrow Wilson in 1912. Later be became chairman of the Democratic National committee and declined tho post of ambassador to France, offered him by President Wilson after his election. Born of southern parentage at Hamburg, Ark., Dec. 26, 1S75, he received an elementary education at Webb school in Tennessee and later was graduated from Princeton university. He studied law at Harvard university and entered the profession in 1901. Old Centerville Resident Saccambs to Pneamonia CENTERVILLE. Ind.. Feb. 22. ! ' Christean Cleveland, 68 years old. died at her home here at 6 oiclock Tuesday morning of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs. Davis, of Centerville. at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with Rev. C lark officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Hill cemetery. Friends may call any time. - W. A. MELLON Secretary of Treaaury

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Why Richmond is the Best Place in Which to Live Each day Pal lad I am reporter nlll Interview prrnonn at random (o find out why they like to live here. "Richmond is the best town ever," enthusiastically exclaimed a local salesman, Tuesday. "I've been in the largest cities of 42 out of the 48 states, and that's my opinion of this town." "Any particular reasons for liking Richmond?" questioned the reporter. . "Don't know as I have,", said he, "I just know that generally I like the city in every way. The first few months that I - was here I could not have said that about Richmond because I hadn't become acquainted. ,But after a person is acquainted, Richmond is certainly a fine place in which to live." TOLEDO STREET CAR TROUBLES UP AGAIN (By Associated Prfss) TOLEDO. O., Feb. 22. Increase in street car fares to seven cents unless a way is found to eliminate busses as competitors of the traction system was declared by street railway board of control today to be imminent, . It was pointed out by Wilfred E. ; Cann, traction commissioner, that the community traction company is run- , ; ning behind about $93,000 a month, i after providing for all fixed charges.

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Significance This Year

Samuel A. Otis, secretary of the senate; President Washington. Senator Robert Morris of Pennsylvania, financier of the revolution: Vice President Adams, General Knox, the first secretary of war. This year marks the one hundred and eighty-ninth anniver sary of Washington's birth, which oc curred at Westmoreland, Va. PAYMENTS TO AUDITOR DECLARED UNLAWFUL (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 22. Payments aggregating $3,500 to Otto Klauss. former state auditor were declared by a report of the state board of accounts made public here today to have been irregular or unauthorized by law. A number of the claims on which payments were made to Mr. Klauss were shown by the report to have been approved by former Governor Goodrich. The report was that which Democratic floor leader Cravens yesterday asked that the state senate to call for delivery to the legislature but his motion was rejected after Republican floor leader Ratts had said that the report had not been delivered to Mr. Klauss as required by law. Mr. Klauss could hot be reached for a statement but it was understood that ne wouia reiuse 10 return ine money claimed by the report as illegally paid to him on the ground that the money was spent as stated by records of the auditor's office. Pennsylvania Blaze Caases $200,000 Loss (By Associated Press) RENOVO, Pa., Feb. 22 Loss esti- ! mated at $200,000 was caused by fire In the business section of this place early today. The flames started in the basement of the Exhange hotel and spread to the Peer building and Eagle hotel. RELIEVE HOUSING SHORTAGE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 22. Efforts to

relieve the housing shortage in Rio sage from Berlin today says that, acde Janeiro have resulted in the re- cording to Swhss reports, the Montevival of an ancient law exempting the ! negrans have declared a holy war homes of the working classes and pub- j against the Serbians. Two Serbian lie employes from taxation, the de-j regiments have occupied Cettinje, partment of commerce was informed Montenegro, and the situation Is today by one of its agents. , j grave, the message says.

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CABINET LIST IS VIRTUALLY FIXEDTODAY Edwin Denby, of Detroit, Dark Horse, Selected for Secretary of Navy Acceptances Will Fix Cabinet. HAYS GETSTORTFOLIO

'By Associated Precs) ST. AUGUSTINE.. Fla.. Feb. 22. President-elect Harding completed his cabinet slate today by a virtual selection of Edwin Denby. of Detroit, Mich., as secretary of the navy. The choice was the first big surprise among the cabinet selections. Mr. Denby's name having never appeared in newspaper speculation about the navy post. He is an attofney, and a former member of congress and has served as an enlisted man in both the navy and marine corps in war time. It is understood a formal tender and acceptenance are yet to be exchanged, but Mr. Denby is regarded by those close to Mr. Harding as practically certain to take the place. Final Form. There were also growing indications today that the virtual selections of Herbert Hoover of California, to be secretary of commerce and James J. Davis of Pennsylvania to be secretary of labor, soon would be definitely fixed, putting the complete cabinet in its formal form. Mr. Denby, who was drawn into the cabinet situation as a dark horse, after former Governor, Frank O. Low den of Illinois, declined to be consider ed for the navy portfolio, is 60 year old and has an intimate knowledge o'l far eastern affairs in addition to hi naval experience. He went to China in 1885 with his father, who served there as an American minister, and later he sp?nt 10 years in the Chinese maritime customs service. Served in Navy. Returning to the United States in 1897, Mr. Denby served as a gunner' mate in the American navy during the war with Spain, and at the age of 47 was a sergeant in the Marine corps during the World war. He was a v resentatlve in the 59th, 60th and Ci .'. congresses, making a particular tstudy of naval affairs as a member of the naval committee. He is a eon of Charles Denby, formerly of Evansville, Ind. The new cabinet, as selected by President-elect Harding, will be: Secretary of State, Charles Evan?Hughes, of New York. Secretary of the Treasury. Andrew Mellon, of Pennsylvania. Secretary of War, John W. Weeks, of Massachusetts. Attorney General, Harry M. Dcugherty, of Ohio. Postmaster General, Will H. H3s. of Indiana. Secretary of the Navy, Edwin Denby, of Michigan. Secretary of the Interior, A. B. Fall, of New Mexico. Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover, of California, Secretary of Labor, James J. Davis, of Pennsylvania. NEW YORK. Feb. 22 Herbert Hoover has not been asked to become a member of President-elect Harding's cabinet and his friends believe the department of commerce offers no such field for service as the public institutions with which he is now con- ! nected, said a statement issued here today by George B. Baker, identified with Mr. Hoover in relief work. Seen at his office this morning, Mr. Hoover said: "I have not received any invitation to become a member of Mr. Harding's cabinet. I am going to be in my office until 1 o'clock this afternoon. It i3 possible that a telegram might have been sent to me and delayed In delivery." Mr. Hoover declined to say what IFnillfl Ho Ilia ottifnrti olinuld on Affap icome to him from the president-elect, MONTENEGRO TO WAR ON SERVIA, REPORT (By Associated Press) LONDON FpH 22. A u-tr-eles. m'," Family , hrmtmrr mi la trior

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